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12 Table 6. Assistive Devices Devices Description Exoskeletons A wearable electromechanical device which detects rhythmic movements caused by the tremor and uses technolog y to produce a countermovement response Orthotics Act in parallel with the affected body part to reduce tremor amplitude Handheld Devices Handheld devices with technolog y to counteract the motion of tremor Limb Weights Weights of an assessed optimal amount applied to either arms or legs to reduce tremor Management Table 7. Assistive Devices Specific to Daily Activities Devices Examples Dining Aids Weighted utensils, rocker knife, covered spoon, plate guard, high sided dish, non-skid pad/surface, insulated weighted cup with lid, two handled cup, long reusable straw Grooming Aids Hands-free hair dryer mount or stand, electric razor, electric toothbrush, long handled comb, suction cup toothbrush for dentures, tabletop nail clipper Dressing Aids Adapted clothing, magnetic button adaptors, weighted button aid and zipper pulls, elastic shoelaces Bathing Aids Wall mounted shampoo and soap dispensers, wash mitt, shower chair Cooking Aids Automatic jar opener, food processor, electric chopper, cut resistant gloves, adapted cutting board, pot stand Writing Aids Weighted pen or pencil, steadying aid for writing implement, adapted pen Computer/ Communication Aids Mouse accessibility software, larger buttoned keyboard, keyguard, voice to text or text to speech software or phone application, fluency devices Leisure Participation Aids Card holder, large buttoned universal remote, book holder

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